School Counselor

JK Executive Strategies has partnered with the Villa of Hope in search for a School Counselor to join the team! This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that has been helping youth and their families in our region for over 75 years. This organization is full of dedicated team members who work tirelessly in making a positive impact in our community time and time again. Are you somebody who is driven by bettering the lives of others? Would you like to make an impact in a well-run nonprofit in the greater Rochester area? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Under the general direction of the Director of Education, the School Counselor is responsible for providing counseling related services as indicated on residential student IEPs, including appropriate documentation and communication of progress as needed. The School Counselor will also be responsible for working alongside School Social Workers to ensure that all students are receiving the best services. This individual will carry out all job responsibilities with fidelity and accountability to the Agencies Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan and commitments to the Sanctuary Model of Care.

Responsibilities:

·Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency policies and procedures and Federal and State laws and regulations.

·Participates in Universal PBIS Process to establish a positive school culture and develop appropriate behavioral program at universal, targeted and intensive levels of intervention.

·Conducts individual and group education-related counseling and academic advising for residential and day treatment students.

·Transition planning with our community school district partners to ensure successful transitions (admissions and discharges) for youth.

·Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity towards students and staff through respect and understanding achieved through training and Agency cultural activities.

·Participates in the intake process, information gathering, placement and planning for the school.

·Communicate information regarding academic transcripts, course credits, and progress towards graduation with students, families, and education staff periodically and as needed.

·Creates educational program for new residential and day treatment students.

·Works collaboratively with residential social workers and receiving districts to plan appropriate school transitions for residential students upon discharge.

·Evaluates and records the academic programs and status of each student as needed, including guidance functions of grades, report cards and transcript preparation.

·Works individually with students to help prepare and enroll them in an educational/vocational program upon discharge.

·Assists social workers, care coordinators and families in the development of student’s discharge plans.

·Participates in CSE meetings.

·Maintains an effective working relationship with all educational, clinical and care coordinator staff members along with community schools and agencies.

·Provides support/intervention to staff in implementing individual and classroom management program.

·Works with residential social workers to help register students, as needed, in Greece Central School District and/or REOC.

·Fulfills all legal requirements as a Mandated Reporter under NYS law and professional ethical standards.

COMPETENCIES:

Leading Self

· Character and Courage (Integrity and Trust)

Leading Others

· Customer Focus

Leading the Organization

· Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity

Qualifications:

•Master’s degree and NYS certification in school counseling preferred.

•Relevant experience in an educational setting.

•Computer skills, organizational and problem-solving skills required.

•Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others required.

•Valid NYS License in good standing

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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